For a long time, killing off the Mercedes-Benz G-class proved to be a recurring theme. The boxy offroader, an offspring of a vehicle developed for military uses, just came from a different age. Were not there better, modern SUVs in the line?

More lately, the issue has vanished from programs. As high-end customers seek vehicles which are both distinctive and which demonstrate some credibility that is real, Gwagen sales are better than ever before. Really, with some substantial profit margins assembled in and 14,000 units sold, Daimler has started having fun with the G--so much enjoyable that it's authorized a substantial budget -volume derivatives.

Two years back, the world was flabbergasted from the G63 AMG 6x6, a non-U.S.-marketplace version based on a job for the Australian armed forces. There was one issue: Impressing people using the 6x6 can be a wind but not much in internal cities that are European. It requires considerable ability -axle behemoth resembling elegance.

It's going to be much more easy steer 2, a model of which we only drove and to introduce.
Mercedes-Benz G500 prototype 2015

On the flip side, its height of 88.6 inches will leave many parking constructions taboo land.

The standard Gwagen looks difficult to conquer the street off, but the 4x4^2 thanks to the portal axles, pushes the limits of capacity to new extremes.

On sidewalk, needless to say , the G500 4x4^2 can not perform miracles. In a straight line, but the matter moves out with vigor, thanks in big part to the brand new, double-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, which is derived from AMG's M178 engine. It's going to appear in many Mercedes Benz automobiles as time goes on, and establishing it in a Gclass image speaks volumes to the need for this SUV version. Rated here at 416 hp and 450 pound-feet of torque, the fresh V8 will probably yank the 4x4^2 to 60 miles per hour in less than six seconds, while top speed is rated at 130 miles per hour (Daimler suggests which you maintain it under 100 miles per hour using the offroad tires fitted). The close-volatile power is underscored with a soundtrack worthy which double side pipes that leave forward of the back wheels trumpet.

These side conduits only accentuate the ultra-competitive styling, which comes as a welcome consequence of the -up, broad-track suspension. The wheel arches are manufactured from carbon-fiber composite, as well as the leading fascia is taken straight from the G65 AMG as well as the G63 AMG. Pricing, incidentally, will be someplace between those two versions--if the board determines to move forward on assembling the thing. We'd be quite surprised when they do not--it is badass not to and overly striking.